Participating in Elements of Green 2012-Series

July 12 at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida. Franovik Designs is showcasing their Fall/Gala collections at the Women of the Roundtable annual fashion Show. Along with Franovik; Kathy Nunez, owner and make-up artist of KN Cosmetics/Face Future will be doing hair and make-up for all the models in the show.

Kathy will also do hair and make up for Doris Muscarella, the Master of Ceremony (TBD) and a few other presenters at the event. KN was founded in 2011, from then Kathy has been mixing her way to the top with amazing high definition foundations, customized eye shadows, and customized unique lipsticks colors.


Kathy has been busy at work doing make up for such celebrities as Tito Puente Jr., DJ SAMA from 93.9 and 80's Stars like Fascination and Marla G, and Miss Latina Pageant contestants among  others and has been Latin Connection Magazine and Amore Magazine, an international magazine currently being distributed in Europe. She is also a professional makeup artist that is currently doing makeup classes at ILLusion Boutique in North Miami Beach.

Kathy will have a sponsor-vendor table at the show, go by and pick up a few things, everything is custom made so if you want something and it's not there, she'll create it for you. Kathy, like all sponsors, including Franovik will donate proceeds of her sales to the charity. Check out her facebook page, KN Cosmetics or www.face-future.com.

Please participate in this very important show of all shows for the under previledged children of South Florida. See you there, remember July 12th @ 5:30 pm.


Viktor Franovik

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ELEMENTS OF GREEN 2012

Franovik does it again for Elements of Green, our fashion show division. The Women of the Roundtable, a 501c3 company directed by Doris Muscarella, fundraises for a great cause; Women of the Rountable and Franovik Designs unite forces to raise funds for the Prestige Club.

Join us at the Signature Grand in Davie on July 12. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Thank you,

Viktor Franovik

GIVING BACK...

I sometimes wonder what this means...I use it all the time...GIVING BACK, to me means just that...giving back to the community, to my parents, to my siblings, to my friends but mostly to those in need.

Most of the time, giving back to the ones that mostly need has a profound meaning but when one gives to them and to those that help, one wonders do they really give back and help. It's just like the government, do you really see the moneys, do you see a change for the better.

I, myself and as designers, we try to make a difference in our daily lives. In my heart I want to give more and more and want to help those in need. That is my motto and I know I do it because I work in a hospital, helping patients and their family members and I am involved with organizations, foundations and charities that do this.

I wanted to mention a few and organizations I give too. It's obvious that I am going to mention AIDS organizations because I'm gay and I want to make sure we are all giving to AIDS research, cause you never know when ones time is up.

The other obvious one is children cause I love children and since I can't have any, well I guess it's my way of fathering those that need. I also love animals and donate to them as well. I want to give those without voices, a voice.
I'm a sucker for commercials that show abused animals... who would do such a thing? After a while, when I hear the commercial coming on I turn away from it, it's really heartbreaking....

Women causes, be it health or crisis is another charity and I have been giving to veterans association since 1995. We all must thank our armed forces men and women for keeping us safe and also allowing us to be free.

The environment is another one we help by recycling garbage at home and creating fashions from recycled materials, fabrics, vintage pieces, family heirlooms and stuff just laying around. Why create more garbage when we re-use sometime that already exists and re-create a "Wearable Piece of Art", something you can actually wear again and again not a PAPER or PLASTIC  garment.

For those of you that follow us; we are currently working on a fundraising show with the Women of the Roundtable and the Prestige Club. Both of these organizations are 501C3 companies, and are part of a huge network of companies, non and for profit organizations that GIVE BACK, (there goes that phrase again) by raising money for social causes.

The show will be at the Signature Grand in Davie on July 12. The date was changed because of an overbooking, it's all good, so we have more time to create more fabulous designs from recycled materials, fabrics and vintage pieces.

You all should make a B Line to this event, because GIVING BACK  is what's it all about.....There are opportunities to sponsor a table for $1000.00 and also tables to showcase your products or services for a mere $350.00. Remember it's a charity and a good cause!

We will be working with a few other folks that day: KN Cosmetics will be doing hair and makeup, Brunella Shoes will be providing shoes and Yenny Fashion Jewelry will place their jewelry on the models which will complement our dresses.  

For more information on the show reach me, www.franovik.com or Doris at www.thewomenoftheroundtable.com. Tickets: https://tickets.completeticketsolutions.com/WOTR/Online/default.asp or call 1 877 733 3135.

See you there!!

Viktor Franovik
www.franovik.com

FRANOVIK DESIGNS AND THE FABULOUS RIVERSIDE HOTEL

Franovik Designs, http://www.franovik.com/, with the assistance of the Women of the Roundtable, http://www.thewomenoftheroundtable.com/, showcased pieces of the new collection and some other classic pieces in the extraordinary Riverside Hotel.

Among the models were Lauren Goodman, Staci Lyon and Yazmin Villena.

The photographer was renown photographer Don Seidman; former photographer for the Miss Universe Organization, Miss Earth United States Organization as well for the Mrs America and Mrs World organizations.

Don, who has over 40 years of experience has worked for Wilhelmina Slater, Eileen Ford, John Casablanca, Barbizon International, just to mention a few. Visit Don’s website, http://www.donseidmanphotographers.com/, and see the wonders of photography.

The shoot was taken all around the hotel including the gorgeous “original” chimneys and the intercoastal. I organized lunch for my models and staff. The food and the staff were incredible. We had the Sagamore conference room, which opened out into a lush tropical sitting area, perfect for pictures. Fellow designers, this is the hotel for a photo shoot, any event and/or wedding.

I had my models in our collection, on the second floor balcony overlooking the Las Olas Blvd, It was great. Folks walking and having lunch on Las Olas were looking at the shoot, some were taking pictures and some had video cameras filming the shoot. We were stars on that Balcony.

Staci was waving and saying hello to everyone; especially when a cute car, as she put it, drove by.

On set, Franovik's Lead Designer Francisco Perez; Francisco made sure that all the dressess were placed on the right models and made minor adjustments to each piece. I, had the task to style all models and pieces and this time we had a new make up artist named Rebecca, beckysfaceart@gmail.com.

The Riverside Hotel is also the official host hotel for the Winterfest Boat Parade; where Franovik Designs had a boat in the parade in 2009, a 50 foot Catamaran #87. That year we were sponsors and dressed Lisa Scott-Founds,

Winterfest’s President, Susan Renneisen, Vice President of Events at the incredible Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Business Owner Connie Chaney and Ms Latina International Esther Dollar.

Here is a little history on the Riverside hotel, http://www.riversidehotel.com/.

In the early 1900s, Las Olas made its mark in Fort Lauderdale as a thorough fare between the mainland and the beach. However, it was more than 70 years ago that Las Olas Boulevard became an American icon. The charming yet upscale destination that we know today — filled with boutiques, restaurants and art galleries — started as a vision of the enterprising Wells brothers, Preston and John. In the 1930s, these Chicago businessmen fell in love with the warm and sunny winters of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Wells brothers soon launched The Las Olas Company, which still owns Riverside Hotel and many Las Olas retail buildings. Back then, well-known politicians, well-heeled tourists and Hollywood celebrities immediately became fans of Las Olas Boulevard and Riverside Hotel — and a new cosmopolitan crop of fans strolls the casually sophisticated promenade every day.

Riverside Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale with a combination of traditional and new accommodations and the most spectacular views, on trendy Las Olas Boulevard which features cool sub-tropical breezeways and courtyards alive with sidewalk cafes, lively nightclubs, chic boutiques, art galleries, and world class restaurants.

The only hotel on Las Olas Boulevard, Riverside Hotel features Indigo Restaurant, Golden Lyon Vintage Pub, and Preston’s Wine & Martini Lounge. Guests enjoy the outside pool and sundeck with a beautiful view of the yachts cruising by on the New River just steps away.

Divided by a median of flowers and shady trees, Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale’s most desirable location and runs from the center of the Downtown Business District to the Atlantic Ocean and Fort Lauderdale Beach. The name “Las Olas” means “The Waves” in Spanish.

Only four miles away from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center and Port Everglades, and less than two miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach, Riverside Hotel is the perfect location for your time in South Florida. Whether your attire is swimsuits, business suits or wedding white, Riverside Hotel is the Fort Lauderdale hotel for your Florida vacation. See you on the Boulevard!

Viktor Franovik

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RECYCLED AND RENAISSANCE

This year, as one of the events FRANOVIK will participate will be the Renaissance Ball to benefit Prestige Club at the Signature Grand, January 28th.

We will be dressing Lady Doris Muscarella and Lord Daniel Kolber. Lady Doris, President of Women of the Roundtable will be honored for her outstanding work in the community for Women of the Roundtable, WRT Charitable Foundation and The Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center.

Lady Doris and Lord Daniel will be wearing fashions made from recycled curtains and table runners. The event promises to be a night to remember. For more information, contact Lady Doris at www.womenoftheroundtable.com.

Also check out our websites for future events, www.franovik.com and www.modelsanddesigners.com.

Thank you,

Viktor

A FASHION SHOW WITH A CAUSE

See you there!

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Viktor Franovik

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